Bmw 118 vs Bmw G650 xc: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Bmw 118
81%
MOT pass rate · 195,122 vehicles
Bmw G650 xc
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw G650 xc (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Bmw 118 | Bmw G650 xc |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% ✓ | 9% |
| Average mileage | 85,676 mi | 14,568 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 195,122 | 1 |
Most common faults
Bmw 118
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bmw G650 xc
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively FREEPLAY IN LOWER BEARING (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
- Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Bmw 118 (81%) and Bmw G650 xc (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Bmw 118 report Full Bmw G650 xc report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.